Legendary F1->ke190 driver Jackie Stewart nicknamed the Nurburgring->ke999 “The Green Hell” in 1968 after taking victory in a race that saw intense rainstorms and heavy fog, and although the track has undergone many changes since then, it’s still regarded as one of the biggest challenges in motorsport.->ke447 It’s this string of blacktop that automakers point to when backing up their performance credentials. It’s over 15 miles of terror, a crucible of fire for anyone who dares to traverse its deadly corners. Accidents are commonplace, and so are fatalities, with some estimates placing an average of three to 12 deaths a year and well over 200 deaths total. And now, the FIA World Touring Car Championship will run the ‘Ring six times in the Race of Germany, with the above-featured racers getting in some practice laps before the big event.

Featured in this four-minute video->ke278 is the high-speed testing of a variety of GT machines, including the Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze,->ke3230 Citroen C-Elysee, and Lada Vesta. The cars are decked out in typical touring car fare, with super-wide fenders, big wings and bright liveries. The video is shot on the sidelines with a handheld camera, but watching it, you get a good feeling for the speeds these little race cars can achieve. You’ll get to see a variety of corners, and the sound emitted from the open exhausts is quite entertaining.

Check out the Race of Germany next month, May 15 through 16.

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